One in eight Americans suffer from headaches.  Headaches and toothaches left untreated can interfere with eating, talking, swallowing and your overall quality of life.

At Augusta Family Dentistry, we know that headaches are devastating to your lifestyle and to your health.  Studies show that up to 88 percent of women and 68 percent of men suffer from tension-type headaches.  If you are one of the millions of Americans who deal with headaches on a regular basis, it may seem normal to you.  However, headaches are not normal; it is a sign of a health disorder.  These disorders may be simple and treated easily or they may be precursors to larger problems that need to be addressed early. 

If you experience headaches more often than three per year, you should seek the advice of your physician AND your dentist.  Headaches commonly have a dental component that can be treated without medication.  Your physician and dentist can work together to decrease the frequency and dosage of your medication to make it more effective with fewer side effects.  The FDA has approved certain oral appliances (mouth guards) for use in treating headaches, including migraine headaches.  These are simple clear plastic pieces that are custom fit by your dentist to go on your top or bottom teeth.  These appliances can be worn only at night during sleep or can be fashioned to be worn for extended use.  Your dentist can evaluate your specific condition and find the right solution for you.  Both Dr. Colt and Dr. Mitsch have advanced training in treating headache pain.  Contact us to make an appointment today, and stop living with the pain.

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